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Nikon A900 vs Sony S2000

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon A900 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Refreshed by Nikon A1000
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon A900 vs Sony S2000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon A900 vs Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 6 years after the S2000 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A900 matches up versus the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony S2000

 A900 S2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2010More modern by 75 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon A900

 S2000 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony S2000

 A900 S2000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon A900 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 features outer dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A900 vs the S2000.

Nikon A900 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and S2000 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and S2000.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon A900 to deliver more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger A900 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2000 Portrait photography highlights
40
decent MP (20MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography info
Sony S2000 Street photography info
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A900
Sports photography with Sony S2000
56
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography info
Sony S2000 Travel photography info
74
lighter than average (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography details
Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging details
Sony S2000 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon A900 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-23 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $225